Program Assistant / California Film Commission

We’re hiring! The California Film Commission is seeking a Program Assistant to join the Tax Credit team!

The California Film Commission (CFC) is a state program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), tasked with retaining and increasing motion picture production, creating industry jobs, and boosting business throughout the state. The CFC issues film permits for all state-owned and operated properties, administers the Film and TV Tax Credit Program, maintains an extensive location library, offers production assistance on a wide variety of issues, and works closely with cities and counties to create “film-friendly” policies statewide. The CFC’s staff includes dedicated civil service employees and senior staff with extensive film production experience.

Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), the Office Technician (OT) performs a variety of the most difficult office duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level regularly require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies, and procedures. Good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively is of primary importance at this level.

The California Film Commission is committed to enhancing the workforce to improve California’s job growth and economic development efforts, through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

The Program Assistant will work with the Tax Credit team, providing data support and facilitating public communication by answering tax credit program inquiries.

The ideal candidate is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at the office in Hollywood, 4 times a week

Special Requirements

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Final filing date is June 22, 2025. 📆 Please read details on how to apply in the job link below. 🔗 Good luck!

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